Marvin felt stuck in his low paying job, but he had a bit of hope that someday things would open up and change for the better.
adjective
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Bad /
Dirty
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bedraggled -
Giving an appearance of being messy, untidy, and neglected.
When I went to work I locked Fido out of the house by mistake, and he was soaked by the thunderstorm. When I got home, I felt guilty when I saw how bedraggled he looked.
adjective
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Bad /
Uncomfortable
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bothersome -
Causing irritation or annoyance.
The teacher found it bothersome that the students were always looking at their cell phones in class.
verb
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Bad /
Dislike
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repudiate -
To refuse to accept that something is valid.
As early as the 1960's, he repudiated the claims that cigarettes were good to smoke and relaxing.
verb
5 of 3214
Other /
Up+Down
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rouse -
To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited
When the alarm rang, Dan couldn't rouse himself up from sleep because he had been out drinking the night before.
noun
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Other /
Shape
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leeway -
The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.
My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.
verb
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Other /
Inward
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hoard -
To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away
If he was going to be a millionaire one day, Pete knew he'd have to start hoarding as much money as possible.
adjective
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Good /
Smart-Adj
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canny -
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
Billionaire Richard Branson became successful by possessing a canny business sense and strong work ethic.
adjective
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Good /
Energy
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reinvigorated -
To feel a new energy and strength
After he fell and recovered, he felt totally reinvigorated within 3 months by his daily exercize plan.
verb
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Other /
Body
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gargle -
To move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful
Arthur gargled with mouth wash every morning to make his breath fresh
noun
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Other /
Inward
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ego -
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.
adjective
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Good /
Beautiful
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opulent -
Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish
Debra couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the opulent dining room with its brilliant chandelier and gold-plated china.
